Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will help to develop the local diabetes and endocrine service.
The clinical duties are mainly based at Chorley with some clinics on the Preston site as needed. We have very well-established links with the Primary Care Networks. The post-holder will be involved in developing the diabetes foot service and will also be involved in other sub-specialty clinics of their choice, as well as general diabetes and endocrine clinics.
Thesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveopportunitiesto developotherinterestswithin diabetesand endocrinology.To facilitate this, we have strong links with paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, orthopaedics,orthotics,obstetrics,gynaecology,clinicalbiochemistry,renalandneurosurgical departments within the Trust.
GeneralMedicine
Thepost-holderwillberesponsibleforgeneralmedical,diabetesandendocrineinpatientsadmitted to Brindle Ward, on a rotational basis. This is supported by Foundation, GP and Internal Medical Trainees, as well as Specialty Trainees in diabetes/endocrinology. There is a provisional plan to move to seven-day consultant cover on the ward.
Thepost-holderwillalsoprovideinputintotheGeneralMedicineOncallservice(seeindicativejob plan in section 5.0).
Main duties of the job
·Specifically adopt, in conjunction with colleagues, an active role in the planning, development and delivery of the Diabetes and Endocrinology Services for the Directorate
·Provide direct input topatients; contributetomulti-disciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care for patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.
·Assumeacontinuouscommitmentforthecareofpatients,evenifemployedlessthanfull-timeand ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.
·Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.
·DevelopcloselinkswithGeneralPractitionersandLancashire&SouthCumbriaTeamoperatingin the area.
·Exercise the freedom to develop specialist elements of the services to reflect perceived priorities within available resources.
Working for our organisation
The unit offers a wide range of specialist diabetes and endocrine services.There is a strong team- based focus with dedicated Diabetes Specialist Team members working between primary and secondary care.There are several joint specialist clinics including diabetes foot, diabetes pregnancy, endocrine pregnancy, gynaecology endocrine and pituitary clinics. We have a dedicated endocrine specialist nurse, and a full range of dynamic endocrine tests are performed in our investigation unit.
There are close links with the paediatrics, vascular, podiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, renal and neurosurgicaldepartments.ThereisaDiabetescentreontheChorleyandSouthRibblesite.AtPreston muchoftheoutpatientdiabetesworkisdeliveredfromtheMinervaCentre-apurpose-builtfacilitybuilt into the new stand at Preston North End football ground 10 minutes from RPH.
TheDirectorateactivelysupportsundergraduatemedicaleducation,andmedicalstudentsarelinkedto Consultant teams.There will be many opportunities for the appointee to become involved in undergraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to participate in the active postgraduate teaching programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
•What we can offer
•Job Plan/On-call Requirements
•The Team
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
2. MBBS or equivalent
3. Substantive posts - Must be entered on the Specialist Register (or entry within 6 months)
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
Experience
Essential criteria
5. On specialist register for Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine
6. Wide range of experience including significant work in area of specialisation.
Desirable criteria
7. Obtained CCST /CCT through formal training programme.
Management
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of Clinical Leadership
9. Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
10. Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
11. Ability to relate easily to other members of the team and to promote good relationships within the team.